In what has been the best year for Limerick hurling in almost half a century - the Limerick panel continue to make headlines for their class on and now off the field.

The Treaty hurlers ended a 45-year All-Ireland drought with a 3-16 to 2-18 win over defending champions Galway last Sunday, and in a week of euphoric celebrations - their actions off the field have been exemplery.

While the team were busy training ahead of the decider, substitute goalkeeper Barry Hennessy organised a donation of a Limerick jersey signed by every member of the panel to a woman who is currently battling a very rare aggressive cancer.

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Mary Scanlon, 44, suffers an aggressive cancer that has spread to her womb, cervix and ovaries, meaning that they need to be removed.

Upon hearing about Mary's battle, Hennessy contacted her sister, Angelina, and offered the jersey. Since Limerick's dramatic win, it's hoped that the jersey's value will jump to help raise funds for Mary's cause.

Hennessy's mother worked with Angelina and the 'keeper got to know her in the past. Speaking to the Limerick Leader, Hennessy said that it was the least he could do.

He said: “All the panel signed the jersey. Angelina has always looked after me, so I suppose it was the least I could have done for her,” he explained. “It makes you realise how lucky you are.

“Mary has a young family, and it’s so difficult. What she’s going through is harrowing. It touched something inside of me.”